Edible Bird Nest Yan Wo Dry White Nest Strips 100g Natural Swiftlet Nest for Cooking
$79.42 – $210.84Price range: $79.42 through $210.84
Description
Edible Bird Nest, known in TCM as Yan Wo (燕窝), is the dried saliva nest of the Edible-nest Swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus). These hand-cleaned white nest strips, also called da yan tiao, are a prized traditional tonic food naturally rich in sialic acid. In TCM theory, bird nest is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening the lungs. Commonly simmered into sweet soups or congee as a gentle daily delicacy.



Key Selling Points
- Premium dry white bird nest strips from natural swiftlet nests
- Hand-picked cleaning with feathers carefully removed
- Naturally contains sialic acid, a characteristic bird nest nutrient
- Traditionally valued in TCM for nourishing yin and moistening the lungs
- 100g pack ideal for slow-simmered sweet soups and congee



Quality & Sensory
These nest strips are typically off-white to pale ivory with a fine, slightly fibrous, semi-translucent texture. When soaked and slow-simmered, they typically swell into soft, gelatinous strands with a mild, delicate taste and a smooth, silky finish.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried edible bird nest strips |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 燕窝 |
| Pinyin | Yan Wo |
| Botanical Name | Aerodramus fuciphagus nest |
| Form | Hand-cleaned dry nest strips |
| Net Weight | 100 g |



Usage Scenarios
- Slow-simmered bird nest sweet soup with rock sugar
- Stewed with milk or coconut milk as a nourishing dessert
- Added to congee or savory broths after soaking
- Traditional nourishing food for expectant mothers in moderation



Traditional Uses
In traditional Chinese practice, bird nest has long been simmered alone or with rock sugar, red dates, longan, or American ginseng as a gentle tonic food. It is traditionally associated with nourishing yin, moistening the lungs, and supporting vitality, and is often enjoyed during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or dry seasons as a prized delicacy.



FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is 100g of dried white edible bird nest strips, hand-cleaned from natural swiftlet nests and sold as a traditional tonic food ingredient.
Q: What is bird nest traditionally valued for?
A: In TCM theory, bird nest is traditionally associated with nourishing yin and moistening the lungs. It is also a natural source of sialic acid.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: Soak the strips until softened, then slow-simmer them with rock sugar, milk, or coconut milk into a sweet soup, or add them to congee.


Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | high purity dry picked large swallow strips 30g for tasting, 50g premium dry picked bird s nest strips high clarity, 100g of high purity dry picked large swallow strips |
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